Month: November 2018

seitan vegan chicken dippers (2)
Seitan, Snacks

Basic Seitan

Seitan is the meat replacement you have been looking for. It’s incredibly easy to make, requires few ingredients and is endlessly versatile. This marvellously adaptable product is nothing new, it’s creation dates back around 1500 years from China and is widely popular as a meat substitute globally today. This is […]

Hearty veg and bacon soup
Lunches & Light Bites, Soups

Chunky Veg Broth

On long, chilly, grey winter days when you think the outside will never dry out and the sun may well not shine again this side of oblivion, I like to get a steamy bowlful of this inside me. It’s super hearty and totally filling. Best enjoyed under a blanket with […]

bean-sausage-cobbler
Mains

Sausage, Bean and Vegetable Cobbler

This recipe was a firm family favourite of my childhood. The scone topping makes it a lovely hearty meal, but it does work just as well without if you don’t have time. This is an easy meal to ‘veganise’ with some simple swaps for vegan versions of butter and sausages […]

Seitan 'Bacon' Sandwich
Breakfasts, Seitan

Seitan ‘Bacon’

Hoorah for bacon! This isn’t a starter bake for sure but it is a hugely rewarding one. Before you have a go at this, read through the instructions a couple of times. What’s actually going to happen is we’re going to make two doughs and layer them up then stick […]